Harrison Middle School
Harrison Middle School serves 413 students in grades 6-8.
Harrison Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 22%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Harrison Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Harrison Middle School's student population of 413 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 413 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Harrison Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 717 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Harrison Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NM) |
Overall Testing Rank | #690 out of 717 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 22% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 10% | 30% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 12% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 93% | 60% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 3% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 71% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06) | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Albuquerque School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NM Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Harrison Middle School is El Camino Real Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Adobe Acres Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Albuquerque Adobe Acres Elementary School Math: 12% | Reading: 11%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 550 students10
0.3 miles
1724 Cam D Valle Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 880-3744 0.3 PK-5 550 - Albuquerque El Camino Real Academy Charter School
Math: 11% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 302 students10
0.3 miles
3713 Isleta Blvd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 880-3744 0.3 K-12 302 - Albuquerque Barcelona Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 395 students10
1.0 miles
2311 Barcelona Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 880-3744 1 PK-6 395 - Albuquerque Mountain View Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 266 students10
1.6 miles
5317 2nd St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 880-3744 1.6 K-5 266 - Albuquerque Navajo Elementary School Math: 10% | Reading: 6%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 560 students10
1.7 miles
2936 Hughes Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 880-3744 1.7 PK-5 560
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